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Mar 12, 2015 | 11:10 PM

#31

edittman1

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Wow, didn't know about FULL throttle! ****in A! Awesome..

Mar 13, 2015 | 12:23 AM

#32

rijc99

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One nice Lexus detail is the soft closing of the windows once they near the top.

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Mar 13, 2015 | 05:44 AM

#33

jjscsix

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by bclexus

People that are late to discover this have not experienced the term 'pedal-to-the metal' - as in applying ~100lbs+ of pushing effort with the right leg and foot on the throttle pedal to make the car go F-A-S-T! It's hard for me to believe that any red-blooded boy has not done this within the first 3 days of driving a car after first obtaining their drivers license. Oh well...

It's hard for me to believe Lexus designed it this way. Throttle response should be linear and predictable. It's obvious to me that Lexus still has a problem getting away from treating the car as if the blue haired ladies are the target audience (as in they don't want to scare them with too much power, so they make the full throttle power a secret that you have to learn about on the forum).

Mar 13, 2015 | 05:47 AM

#34

jjscsix

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1101GS

Because we say so

Just have someone inside when you lock the car. Have the person unlock from the inside.

So you are saying the alarm is designed to alert people when the perpetrator is getting out of the car???

Mar 13, 2015 | 06:55 AM

#35

praetor

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From: IL

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Originally Posted by jjscsix

So you are saying the alarm is designed to alert people when the perpetrator is getting out of the car???

Not sure if serious or not. LOL

Mar 13, 2015 | 07:55 AM

#36

bclexus

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItzFilyO

I locked myself inside the car with the key and it still works.

Just wait until the light starts blinking then open the door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkeller

LOL

Or you can just leave door window down and reach in and open the door from the handle inside.

Mar 13, 2015 | 10:04 AM

#37

rijc99

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From: FEMA Region 9

Yep the transmission Kick Down switch.

Mar 13, 2015 | 04:59 PM

#38

GM11

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This Full Throttle Mode -- is it just in the 14? Cos I tried it in my 13 and nothing seemed to happen?

Mar 13, 2015 | 05:02 PM

#39

rijc99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GM11

This Full Throttle Mode -- is it just in the 14? Cos I tried it in my 13 and nothing seemed to happen?

Its there. When the car is off... gently push down on the gas pedal all the way. Once you reach resistance if you push the pedal further you will feel a click. Thats the button, the kick down switch.

When you are accelerating... push the pedal all the way down then click on the button. It will switch force the transmission to downshift to a lower gear.

Last edited by rijc99; Mar 13, 2015 at 05:05 PM.

Mar 13, 2015 | 06:22 PM

#40

ItzFilyO

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From: California

I thought the 2013 with 6 speed does not have it.

Mar 13, 2015 | 06:30 PM

#41

rijc99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ItzFilyO

I thought the 2013 with 6 speed does not have it.

Not sure. I know tranny is different but can't imagine the pedal assembly being different. Most throttle by wire assemblies have the kick down switch nowadays.

Is there anyone that has a 13 model with knowledge of what we are talking about that can chime in?

Mar 14, 2015 | 06:10 AM

#42

ohsown

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From: Ontario

A small thing, but I like how after using the windshield washer, a few seconds later the wipers will make one more sweep to rid the excess that always runs down your clean glass. Saves having to go back and do it yourself. Someone was thinking.

Mar 14, 2015 | 06:28 AM

#43

2014GS350F

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From: Indiana

The small hidden compartment in the left trunk floor....where I found the owners manual after buying the car used and making the dealer buy me another one. Anyone need an owners manual? Hahaha

Mar 14, 2015 | 09:03 AM

#44

GM11

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From: ON

Quote:

Originally Posted by rijc99

Thanks, I tried but couldn't get it to work. I pushed down slowly as you suggested all the way to the floor where it stopped, then pushed down REALLY hard, as hard as I could, but here was no click or anything.

Mar 14, 2015 | 09:59 AM

#45

rijc99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GM11

13? I guess they did change the throttle pedal assembly. I'm due for my 5,000 free check up. I'll go check out some CPO 13s while I'm there.

BTW. Oil change is at 10,000 right? Do I even need to bring the car in for the 5,000 mile check?

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